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FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – January 13, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

PORTLAND, OR - APRIL 1: Jusuf Nurkic #27 of the Portland Trail Blazers looks on during the national anthem prior to the game against the Memphis Grizzlies on April 1, 2018 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images)
PORTLAND, OR - APRIL 1: Jusuf Nurkic #27 of the Portland Trail Blazers looks on during the national anthem prior to the game against the Memphis Grizzlies on April 1, 2018 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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CLEVELAND, OH – JANUARY 2: Tristan Thompson #13 of the Cleveland Cavaliers on the court during the first half against the Miami Heat at Quicken Loans Arena on January 2, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) /

High Value C

Players costing $6,667 or under

Tristan Thompson (at LAL – $6,100): Needs 27.2 fantasy points. Thompson was down to 20 fantasy points against the Rockets on Jan. 11. It’s concerning that his scoring and rebounding numbers have fallen off despite being the only reliable frontcourt option on the Cavaliers. I’m going to give him this matchup because it is such a good matchup. Diagnosis: Inconsistent, but a high ceiling and good matchup.

JaVale McGee (vs CLE – $5,900): Needs 26.4 fantasy points. McGee simply isn’t the same player without LeBron. Much of that is just due to LeBron’s gravity, which frees McGee for easy points. The minutes and opportunities are still there for him and the matchup is a good one, but much like Thompson, he’s inconsistent and this salary is too high given his current production. Diagnosis: Everything said about Thompson applies for McGee, just at $200 less.

Kevon Looney (at DAL – $4,800): Needs 21.4 fantasy points. Looney has been over 23 fantasy points in his last four games and had 32.9 fantasy points against the Bulls on Jan. 11. He’s more reliable than McGee and Thompson due to the team he’s on. And his salary won’t hurt you as much. Diagnosis: Reliable with a decent ceiling.